Jane Barbe

Roswell - Mrs. Jane Barbe passed away on July 18 in Roswell, GA. 'The Voice of America' and 'The Most Heard Voice in The World' were titles frequently given to Jane Barbe. For forty years, as many as fifty million people each day heard her recorded voice used by 1,000 telephone companies in the U.S., Canada, Asia and South America. Mrs. Barbe told callers the time, temperature, weather, horoscopes, and other messages like 'that number has been disconnected.' Her voice was also used by hundreds of companies for voice mail and answer machines and by hotels for wake-up calls. She recorded several hundred-radio commercials, was seen and heard on many television commercials, and sang on many advertising jingles that she and her composer husband created and produced. In 1950, Mrs. Barbe graduated from the University of Georgia where she was president of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Jane was the featured vocalist with the Buddy Morrow Orchestra for two years, and served several terms on the Executive Board of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Survivors include husband John, daughter Susan Sosshana Stubin of Passaic, NJ, son David Barbe of Athens, GA and seven grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, GA at 11 A.M. on July 21. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004-4048. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd. 770-993-4811.
Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, July 20, 2003